ESET Internet Security 10

[tarekma7]

Overview:

The use of computers, mobiles and internet become an essential part of our life and even daily activities. There are many harmful malware, viruses and programs that can impact your safety.
From this point, security programs become very important to keep you safe and secure and protect your data.
ESET Smart Security is all-in-one security including Antivirus, Personal Firewall, Anti-Theft. It is an intelligent system that is constantly on alert for attacks and malicious software that might endanger your computer. ESET Smart Security is a complete security solution that combines maximum protection and a minimal system footprint. You can enjoy banking and paying online while completely protected and safe.
 
Download and Installation:








 
The trial version is downloaded from the official ESET website. The most current version 10 is still in the beta phase. This beta version of ESET Internet Security was downloaded and installed offline. Installation is very easy, simply follow on screen instructions to have the program installed on your system. After complete installation, you need a key to activate the program. The key can be trial or purchased. A trial key was used in this review to activate the program. You just need valid email address.  System reboot is needed. Internet connection will be required to update antivirus database.
 
Initial computer scan:


 
After installing ESET Internet Security, an initial computer scan will start automatically after complete installation and PC restart. This will help to check for viruses and malicious codes. Of course, you can manually run scan for your computer at any time you wish.
 
 User Interface and features:
 
The user interface is very friendly and easy to use.  The main window of the program shows are six menu tabs on the left side, after clicking on any tab the details appear on the right side. Any alerts (for example security alerts) will appear on the main program screen.
 
User Interface:
 

 
 Provides information about the protection status of ESET Smart Security. It informs the user about the current protection level of the computer. It also includes information about the most recent update and the expiration date of your license. The green icon and green Maximum protection status indicates that maximum protection is ensured. If the icon is red then maximum protection is not ensured and critical problems are present (for example virus database out of date, product not activated and so on). he orange icon indicates limited protection (for example, there might be a problem updating the program or your license may be nearing its expiration date, antitheft optimization warning and so on).
 
Computer scan:
 








This is the main function of the program and includes whole computer scan which helps you to scan all of your local disks and clean all threats. On the other hand, a custom scan can be done where selected targets and cleaning level are set by the user. Another button lets you scan removable media such as USB, DVD, CD and so on. The last button enables you to easily repeat the last scan you have done.
The program lets you set the action to be done after the scan is completed (for example shutdown, sleep, hibernate) and the level of cleaning and disinfection you want.

Update:

this section displays information about virus signature database updates, its date and whether you need to update or not. In addition, updates to the program itself can be checked here
 
 
 
 Tools:

the program check the security of your network and protect your personal data when using online banking. In addition, more tools button provides access to log files, protection statistics, watch file system and network activity, Reputation information about running processes, network connections overview, Scheduler (to manage and schedule tasks), ESET SysInspector and ESET SysRescue. Moreover, you can submit a sample for analysis by ESET and safely stored infected files can be shown in “Quarantine”
 
Setup:

This option allows you to adjust the security level for Computer, Internet, Network protection and Security tools.
Computer protection features: these built in features offer real time protection of your file system, device control, host intrusion prevention system, protection of your webcam and gamer mode. There is an option to pause antivirus and antispyware functions for a specific period of time set by the user if needed.
Internet protection features are built in tools that will protect you when surfing websites with malicious content, scan sent and received emails, remove spam emails, block phishing websites.
Network protection tools are present mainly the built in firewall, botnet protection and network attack protection. In addition, connected networks can be easily managed here
Security tools offer protection and safety during online banking and parental control options.
The setting option in front of the baking protection lets you add any website you want to the protection list.
The parental control options offer protection against any change of the settings you set (to prevent unauthorized changes) or protection for your child account. You can exception websites according to your wish.
On the lower right corner there are two buttons; import/export settings and advanced setup



The import export option lets you import or export your ESET settings so that you can restore it easily thereafter



The advanced setup includes all parameters and settings that control all program functions. These include antivirus, update, personal firewall, web and email, device control, tools and user interface. These settings are set to the default that is suitable for almost all users. If you change any of these settings and you change your mind, you can easily restore all settings to the default level using “Default” button.





Help and support:

This button provides access to help files, the ESET Knowledgebase, the ESET website, and links to submit support request. In addition, support tools will help you to access threat encyclopedia, virus signature database history, ESET log collector and ESET specialized cleaner. Full information about the product and license can be checked here. You can change the license here using “Change License” button.
On the lower left corner of the program interface there is “Send Feedback” button that lets you easily send your feedback to the developers

New features added in the beta version 10:

 Home Network protection
 Web Cam protection
 Script Based Attacks protection
 Activation
High performance with low system impact
Added compatibility to windows 10

Computer scan:

You can easily configure what to scan, either to scan the whole system (smart scan), or certain locations and targets specified in some predefined scan profiles (custom scan). You can also scan removable media as CD, USB Flash drives and so on. This type of scan can be initiated by clicking custom scan and selecting removable media. There is an option to repeat you last scan with the same settings.
The computer scan checks all files on local drives and automatically cleans or deletes detected infiltrations. The cleaning level is automatically set to the default value. Of course you can easily change this level in the settings according to your wish.

Updates:


 
 

It is very important to update both the program and the virus signature database to protect your system against viruses and malware. Simply launch the program, click “updates” in the main menu, you will easily find virus database version and last successful update. The database update is usually automatic with active internet connection but you can do it manually using update and then click Update now. Additional update options can be found under the advanced setup window such as update mode, proxy server access and LAN connections. You can open it easily by clicking setup in the main menu and then choose advanced setup, or press F5 on your keyboard. Finally click on particular tab in the Update window.
You can also check if there is an update to the program itself from this window. If there is update to the program version, you can easily download and install it so that you will always be updated.

Trusted zone setup:



In order to protect your computer when connected to a specific network, you have to configure the “Trusted zones”. Using this feature, you can allow or deny other users to access your computer thus you are able to control sharing. The process is very easy. Simply, click setup then open Network protection; you will find the connected networks. Finally click the link below the connected network and choose the desired protection mode of your computer in the network.
When your computer connects to a new network; by default, a popup window will ask you to set the protection level for that zone, thus it is not necessary to define the trusted zone.

Parental control tools:



This feature is very useful and important as it allows you to protect your children from potentially offensive material. Remember first to configure this feature properly for a specific user account.  Then setup the rules you need to avoid any sites with offensive content or to exclude other sites. You can also protect your settings with a password which will prevent unauthorized access or change.
 
The Setup menu includes 4 main security functions of the program. These include, Computer protection, Internet protection, Network protection and Security tools.



Computer protection setup includes many tools useful to protect your computer. The Real-time file system protection: lets you to scan all files for malicious code when they are opened, created, or run on your computer. HIPS tool monitors the events within the operating system and reacts to them. The Gamer mode if activated you will find the main window orange and you will receive a warning message. At any time, you can easily disable all antivirus and antispyware protection using “Pause Antivirus and antispyware protection”.



Internet protection setup includes many tools which helps you to safely use the internet.
Web access protection allows you to scan traffic through HTTP or HTTPS for malicious software.
Email client protection monitors communication received through POP3 and IMAP protocol.
The antispam protection scans unsolicited email, i.e., spam.
Anti-Phishing protection helps to filter any suspicious websites to protect your confidential information.





Also there is a network protection tools that will keep your network completely secure. These include personal firewall, Network attack protection (IDS) and Botnet protection.



The program offers you powerful security tools that will secure your data and privacy with online banking and payment sites. You can purchase online with complete safety. Simply add the website you want to the secure browser and do any banking online. You will find “secured by ESET” above the website secured. In addition, the parental control tool will help you to keep your children safe from any websites you specify. Moreover, the settings you put are protected through an admin password.
 

 

 

 
The Tools menu includes tools that keep your home network secure with scanning of the router for any hacking or threats (for example DDOS attacks).

In addition, each device connected to your network is displayed in sonar or list view with information about. Also, there is a tools which helps for safe online banking. This will protect your credit card and other sensitive personal data while banking or purchasing. A secured browser will be launched to provide safer banking transactions. Anti-Theft tool simply allows you to locates your missing device in case of a loss or theft. It is not present in the beta version internet security. Other tools are of help only for advanced users. The menu includes tools such as log files, running processes, protection statistics, file activity watch, network connections, scheduler (manages and launches scheduled tasks with predefined configuration and properties for example on demand scan, update, file check and so on), Sysinspector  (Tool which inspects your computer and gathers detailed information about system components such as drivers and applications), SysRescue live (utility that enables you to create a bootable disk containing one of the ESET Security solutions) and Quarantine.



Pros:

Powerful antivirus
Safe online banking
Automatically scans all USB flash drives,
Regularly updated
Gamer mode
Powerful built in Firewall
And many more

Cons:

None

Conclusion:

ESET internet security is the ultimate security suite that will keep your computer safe and against all threats. You can do online banking safely with your personal data completely protected. Your network and router are completely safe against threats and hacker attacks
 

[Askanag]

Good review. I learned about the new features Eset. Thanks.

[dinosaur07]

Good thorough review, Tarek. Thanks a lot. I studied lately the detection of Eset on the lastest malware, not older than 10 days and as far as I can say its detection is very good.
 

[asus73]

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[baziroll]

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[Mike]

Well written review Tarek enjoyed reading.

[Mohammad]

Very professional review my friend.


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